The first step of a scientific method is to:
Ask a question
Parts of an experiment that can be changed and can affect the results of an experiment
Variables
The process scientists follow to complete an investigation (question, hypothesis, materials...)
Scientific Method
The information you collect from the experiment (usually in numbers)
Data
A prediction about what will happen with the experiment
Hypothesis
If your conclusion doesn't support your hypothesis, then...
that's ok, you can repeat the experiment.
Watching and noticing events that happen during an experiment
Observation
Things you need to complete your experiment
Materials
The steps you take to complete the experiment
Procedure
An experiment designed to answer a question
Investigation